Grumpy Old Man

@Drew__Barnes @ABDanielleSmith @FreeAlbertaRob @Redford_Alison You mean she should stop giving millions to friends and supporters? She has no idea how to manage money. Period.

Hmmmm. I cannot believe it’s the same @ABDanielleSmith & @FreeAlbertaRob I stood beside and railed against @Redford_Alison spending and deficits from 2012- floor crossings #ableg #medhat

@demetriosnAB And my YYC education property tax is an equalization payment towards rural? When you cannot fund education out of the general pot, you are wasting tax dollars!

Budget 2026 is investing in rural communities and smaller cities. Under this budget, our government has approved 16 new schools outside Calgary and Edmonton. That brings the total to 79 ongoing projects in these areas, including two in Leduc and Beaumont under the Black Gold School Division. #Budget2026 #abed

@KingFarmer13 Fact: student asked a question that teacher was worried might be considered controversial. Student was sent to discuss with the principal in private. Teacher scared about “consequences “.

@netweaverone Calling out your lack of facts isn’t 'bullying,' it’s a reality check. I get it. Asking you to back up your grandson’s campfire stories with actual legislation feels like an assault when you’re used to an echo chamber. If you’re this fragile, maybe stay off the internet?

@KingFarmer13 @TrevorRobb_ When was the last time you actually engaged in a real conversation with a high school student teacher? You would rather bully on twitter.

@netweaverone @TrevorRobb_ Translation: 'I'm losing this argument so I'm taking my ball and going home.' If you’re this fragile over a neutrality bill, maybe it’s not the students who are 'scared'—it’s just you. Enjoy the silence.

"A democratic culture is, like learning, however, a public affair. And it is our democratic culture that is at stake in Bill 25, another ill-advised UCP government attempt to control what we as a public can and cannot discuss." #ableg #abpoli edmontonjournal.com/opinion/column…

@KingFarmer13 😅😂🤣🥲

@netweaverone Run away the second someone asks for a fact instead of a 'my grandson said' anecdote. If 'remaining neutral' is too complex for you to discuss, no wonder you think the curriculum is a conspiracy. Don't let the classroom door hit you on the way out.

@wattaj0ke @TheBreakdownAB I can tell you teachers are scared and having to cut off any discussion that might even be perceived to be controversial.

@TheBreakdownAB I'm curious who the arbiter of "neutral and impartial" gets to be.

“In a free and democratic society, the role of government is not to control ideas in classrooms, but to ensure that education is evidence-based, inclusive, and prepares students for participation in society.” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli ccla.org/press-release/…

@KingFarmer13 @TrevorRobb_ Well, thanks for getting it so wrong and making assumptions about the real situation. No point discussing. Clear that you don’t know what goes on in schools.

@netweaverone @TrevorRobb_ Imagine thinking remaining neutral is a human rights violation. Your grandson isn't muzzled, he’s just finally being asked to think for himself instead of being spoon-fed a script. Grab some chamomile tea and stop acting like Bill 25 is the Hunger Games.

@KingFarmer13 @TrevorRobb_ Actually the impact of this legislation goes beyond remaining neutral. Talk to high school students, look at the grade 12 social curriculum. Then decide for yourself. We spoke to our grandson today about what is happening and teachers are running scared. Students are muzzled.

@TrevorRobb_ Trevor, you’re an editor at a major newspaper. If you think democratic culture is at stake because teachers are being asked to stay neutral and stop treating 12-year-olds like their personal captive audience, maybe you’ve forgotten what objective journalism actually looks like.

@MsLutzmann TODAY grade 12 curriculum has been wiped out without critical THOUGHT! Well done @demetriosnAB

There are only six government-approved resources for Grade 12 Social Studies in Alberta: #ableg #abed #abpoli

@JeromyYYC My concern is that UCP has recently decided to use Education Property Tax to cover off a much larger portion of the education bill. In past it felt like a contribution to general revenue not explicitly earmarked for covering 1/3 of education costs. YYC higher without data.

"If we're going to rail against equalization at the federal level, then we can't keep doing the same thing to our municipalities." Last night, Council approved our property tax bylaw, complying with the UCP government's order to issue their largest property tax hike in our city's history. Despite our Council team approving only a 1.2% tax increase for city services like police and fire, Calgarians will see an increase nearly ten times that. **You need to know that nearly half of your property tax bill goes to the province, in an equalization formula described here by the Premier.** The UCP has hiked property taxes by 57% in four years. Their latest 21% increase represents about $339 more per household. Chestermere and Airdrie will pay even more than that. By contrast, Edmonton homeowners will only pay $154 more. Our Council team cares about affordability. We will continue to push for responsible spending while investing in core services like safety and infrastructure. Let's work together for a fair deal for municipalities and deliver transparency for where property tax dollars actually go.

@demetriosnAB You don’t understand the ramifications of your “cover your ass” bill. Curriculum is impacted High school students cannot debate or discuss current events Schools are scared to have students ask questions about fake news items, topics are considered sensitive. WRONG! #ableg

Yesterday, our government tabled Bill 25: An Act to Remove Politics and Ideology from Classrooms. This bill will ensure our education system remains focused on what matters most: educating students and preparing them for future success. #abed #ableg #abpoli

@SpencerBeach1 @ABDanielleSmith First, I am not a soldier for any party. but looks like you are for sure. Danielle will appreciate your support. No further discussion with you is warranted.

@netweaverone @ABDanielleSmith Unfortunately, you knew long before you disingenuously stated "you stand with teachers", education was tied to property tax. How is that the UCP's fault? Personally, im.tired of NDP soldiers who think this gov is waste, corruption & lies. Only blind partisan voters think that

#ableg Did @ABDanielleSmith not say NO Tax increases? Calgary now have the largest ever property tax increase thank to HER! But we have money for Oil and Gas!

@SpencerBeach1 @ABDanielleSmith Well that can be said of each of us. First, I argue that promises need to be kept by the UCP! To much waste, corruption and lies. Second, I would rather corporate taxes were increased to cover expenses rather than tax people who own property and are on fixed income. My 2 cents.

@netweaverone @ABDanielleSmith You're an idiot.

@coreyhoganyyc The separatist trolls are out in full force. Funny how the all have blue checkmarks. Who is paying their way? #ableg

As Albertans, every minute spent on separatism is a minute we're 1) dividing families, 2) scaring away investors, and 3) not building our province and our country. nationalnewswatch.com/2026/03/27/alb…

@Minusgreen11 Wold not be surprised if the original was replaced by a fake…

Are these supposed to be the same?? #GoldSmith #ableg

@fakeezzie Rumoured to be OIL rights!

I bet it wasn't a golden cat! #ableg

@abresists @CanadaStoxx @SpeakUp407 Don’t hold your breath. Political cover and lots of grease Will let the real culprits get off with zero consequences. Corruption runs very deep.

Broken by Nate Pike, Invest Alberta announced via their web site that Danielle Smith’s appointed board member Sam Jaber has taken a leave of absence from the position. gangsterismout.com/?p=20786

This is not operating budget. Meals, travel, goods and services… Completely controllable expenses!

#ableg Year to date spending by just 2 departments in ABLEG = $376,791. Is this just three months or is this based on a different calendar year? Fiscal responsibility? 🐂💩🤬🆘